‘Hunt for Gollum’ Advances as Elijah Wood Teases Return and Andy Serkis Courts Original Cast

Overview

• Elijah Wood told ScreenRant he could neither confirm nor deny involvement but described the project as a creative reunion and said Philippa Boyens is co-writing and producing.
• Director Andy Serkis told TMZ he loves the original ensemble and kept casting details under wraps while confirming he will reprise Gollum.
• Ian McKellen previously indicated he will return as Gandalf and said a character named Frodo appears, adding that filming was planned to begin in May based on his 2024 remarks.
• ComicBook.com reported that Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, and Sean Astin expressed openness to “reteam” for future Middle-earth projects, with Astin voicing interest in adapting The Scouring of the Shire.
• The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is in development as a live-action feature directed by Serkis, with McKellen set to return and a release targeted for December 17, 2027.